Formal Retraction From Chris Bohn

This is my formal retraction to something that I have stated many times over my adult life.  Those who have known me know that I have always been a cat person, and historically (and vehemently) always said that “I would never own a dog”.  I’ve always had a cat, and currently have two indoor cats that are family fixtures to our household.

Last January that changed, and I haven’t been willing to openly admit it.   But since January my heart warmed up to the newest additions to the Bohn Family.

Here’s the story.

My husband has always wanted a dog.  My son has always wanted a dog.  Me ? ….nope!   But last January my husband wanted a specific breed, a Brindle Boxer, and started looking.   During his search he came across a Pet Rescue organization for this breed.  One thing led to another and he was put in touch with an owner of (2) brindle boxers that were about 8 months old.

That owner was active military and headed overseas and needed someone to take ownership of his dogs.   He was happy to hear that we lived on 5 acres, and told us his “boys” had spent most of their time in kennels in his apartment.   We adopted them.  I truly admit I was freaking out when my husband brought them home!   The size of their paws just scared me!  Oh my, what have I gotten myself into?  Dog ownership?  I was terrified, and so were the cats.

Their names are Chaos and Cash.   

They were so scared when they got to our home.  They were skiddish and afraid.  But within a week, they were better.  They were eating and playing.  They have grown and become so much happier.   They love to RUN and enjoy our fenced 5 acres.   Their personalities are wonderful.  Those two dogs are inseparable.  They follow my husband EVERYWHERE.  I tease him that they are his new children.

Now, they have taken over my heart too.

So this is my formal retraction for saying I will never own a dog…….

I now have two dogs, and 2 cats, and life is good in the Bohn household.

Here’s a short 1 minute video that I took of the boys playing in the rain water for the very first time.  They are truly family entertainment for us!